Fremont Gets a Little Less Fremont As Caravan Carpets Closes Up Shop

The carpet store is being evicted from its building as Fremont continues to change.by Nathalie GrahamGoodbye to Reza and Caravan Carpets.Angela Katiraya/Courtesy of Caravan Carpets
When you buy a carpet from Caravan Carpets in Fremont, the owner, Reza Katiraya tells you to go home, light some candles, drink some wine, and dance on the carpet. The rug will speak to you if you dance on it. It’s kinda like the Tempur-Pedic Mattress glass of wine test. Except, to Reza (he's just Reza to anyone